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hmmmm i have no idea because i think it everyday and let myself thinking it becasue i dont trust others when they say other wise.

could u write come cards out that u could make when u feel good, and write down one good quality on each card. like say on one card, i have a good sense of humour, im caring, i have nice eyes ect. pick pout say top 7-10 qualities and carry them with u ect. and when ur feeling shite take them out and look at each one. one by one and look at it till you have reminded yourself you do have that quality then move on to the next?

just made that up so maybe a load os shite. sorry.

No it's not shite. Thanks for the ideas and it is a good idea. I need to remember the things I think and feel when I am feeling good and an actual physical list to look at might be a good way to do that.

Helping others is a good way to get your mind off yourself. Also helps to feel better about yourself.

I think that was a wonderful idea also Mill..
Funny how its so hard to try and stay positive when we are in a funk. I think about my son and what I would say or do for him if he was feeling this way.. It helps me to try and stay in a more positive mind set..

I'm actually supposed to not focus as much on helping others - I am way too codependent as it is.

I challenge the voices. I ask where they are coming from. I try to see what I am saying about myself in a logical way, ask if it is rational, or not. I list the things. Then if I find something is true, I think about how I can change it.

My idea was the same as MW's....Oh, and let me introduce you to my friend, Kerry. She is intelligent, witty,and supportive, and one thing that I really admire about her, is that she just puts "it" right out there.. no matter what "it" happens to be. She is strong, in that she is able to reach out for help if and when she needs it. Oh, and she has the best lil pug avi....Hugs xxx

hehe - thanks squirt. At least you made me smile :)

Ok now at least i am laughing at myself which i guess is at least a little better. i am so tired and didn't sleep much at all last night. So I'm sitting here at my desk at work. Next to my computer monitor is a wire basket thing and there's a box of bandaids on the top of it that i can see just out of the corner of my eye. I swear to you that box of bandaids keeps moving closer to me but when i turn and look directly at it, it stops moving. I'm sure it is just tormenting me!

ok, so here's my trick.... works EVERY time.

So I'm a pretty simple girl... I don't don't go around all frumpy however I'm usually pretty practical and basic about the things i wear and the way i look.

So on days when I'm feeling really down on myself- I get dolled up... and not just a little bit either- I go all the way. I pick out lacey sexy undergarments, I pick out an outfit that I look good in, I put on heels, I do my hair in a nice but different way , I put on make up I forgot that I put on my favorite lotion before i get dressed, I put on a little of my favorite scent (that i only wear a couple days out of the year)..... I make myself look good (or as good as I personally can look)...

And then I go out and do whatever errands i have to do for the day or I go see some friends.... and the deal is because i don't do it very often I get real genuine compliments from acquaintances, friends, co-workers, and strangers - that combined with the fact that looking good makes me feel good - really helps me feel better and lighter....